Geoffrey

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Geoffrey means "pledge of peace" or "oath of peace."
Pronunciation
JEHF-ree(English)
The name Geoffrey is pronounced JEF-ree or JOF-ree.
ZHAW-FREH(French)
Popularity
Geoffrey was a popular name in the 1920s and 1930s, but its popularity has waned in recent decades. It is still used in some countries, such as the United States and the United Kingdom, but it is not as common as it once was.

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Geoffrey Name meanings & History

The name Geoffrey is derived from the Germanic name Godefrid, which means "God-peace" or "divine peace.". The name Geoffrey means "pledge of peace" or "oath of peace.". The name Geoffrey is mostly used in English-speaking countries, but it has been used in other countries in the past.

Zodiac Sign of Geoffrey: Gregarious Gemini,Go-getter Virgo

Synonyms of Geoffrey:

G: Genuine,Go-getter,Gregarious,Goof-off

E: Exaggerate,Entertain,Enliven,Expressive,Environment,Enlighten

O: Ostentatious,Organized,Obstinate,Obsolete,Obsessive

F: Fiery,Festive,Fun-loving,Friendly

R: Rational,Reason,Restless,Resourceful

Y: Yin/Yang,Yen/money,Youth-giving

Geoffrey is:

  • a Class name
  • a Classic name
  • a Complex name
  • a Formal name
  • a Mature name
  • a Refined name
  • a Serious name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name
  • a Upper name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

Famous people with the name Geoffrey include Geoffrey Chaucer, the 14th-century English poet who wrote "The Canterbury Tales," and Geoffrey Rush, the Australian actor who won an Oscar for his role in "Shine."

2.) GEOFFREY (Male)

Usage: Welsh

Meanings: A borrowing from the English, Geoffrey is derived from the Middle English Geffrey, which is from the Old French Geoffroi, a name thought to have evolved from several different Germanic names. Gaufrid, of the elements govja (a district) and frithu (peace), Walahfrid, from valha (traveler) and frithu (peace), and Gisfrid, from the elements gis (pledge) and frithu (peace), are thought to be the root names. The name was borne by Geoffrey of Monmouth (c. 1100-54), a Welsh bishop, historical chronicler, and preserver of Arthurian legend. Sieffre is a common Welsh form of Geoffrey. (JOF-FREE, JEF-FREE)


3.) GEOFFREY (Male)

Usage: English

Meanings: Derived from the Middle English Geffrey, which is from the Old French Geoffroi, a name thought to have evolved from several different Germanic names. Gaufrid, of the elements govja (a district) and frithu (peace); Walahfrid, from valha (traveler) and frithu (peace); and Gisfrid, from the elements gis (pledge) and frithu (peace), are thought to be the root names. In Britain the name was borne by Geoffrey of Monmouth (c. 110054), a Welsh bishop, historical chronicler, and preserver of Arthurian legend. Var: Jeffrey. Short: Geoff, Jeff. (JEF-REE)


4.) GEOFFREY (Male)

Usage: Irish

Meanings: A borrowing from the English, the name Geoffrey has evolved from several different names. See GEOFFREY (English Names). Seathrun is the common Gaelic form of Geoffrey, which was also used to Anglicize Seafra and Seafraid (God’s peace). Var: Jeffrey. (JEF-FREE)


5.) GEOFFREY (Male)

Usage: American

Meanings: Derived from the Middle English Geffrey, which is from the Old French Geoffroi, a name thought to have evolved from several different Germanic names. See GEOFFREY (English Names). Var: Jeffery, Jeffrey, Jeffry. Short: Geoff, Jeff. (JOF-FREE, JEF-FREE)


6.) Geoffrey (Male)

Usage: English

Meanings: (English) a form of Jeffrey. See also Giotto,Godfrey,Gottfried,Jeff.

Other Forms: Geoffre, Geoffri, Geoffrie, Geoffroi, Geoffroy, Geoffry, Geofrey, Geofri, Gofery


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